Vietnam Veterans Memorial (New Mexico)
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | |
|---|---|
The Peace and Brotherhood Chapel at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial | |
Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial | |
| Location | Colfax County, New Mexico, USA |
| Coordinates | 36°26′27″N 105°17′40″W / 36.44083°N 105.29444°W |
| Established | 1971 |
| Governing body | New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services |
| Website | Official website |
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national memorial established in honor of Vietnam War veterans, near United States Highway 64 in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Until 2017, it was a New Mexico state park,[1] and it is now under the Department of Veteran Services.[2]
The Chapel was dedicated May 22, 1971. "The Chapel was the first major memorial created to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War."[2] As the "Disabled American Veterans Vietnam Veterans National Memorial", it was recognized by the United States Congress as a "memorial of national significance" in 1987.[3]
Gallery
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UH-1D Huey helicopter flown in Vietnam
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A garden in the park
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The POW-MIA flag
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See also
References
- ^ "2015 Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park Management Plan" (PDF). New Mexico State Parks. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- ^ a b "Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial". New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ "Public Law 100–164". US House of Representatives. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
External links
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